The ordinance waives the fee for temporary street space occupancy permits on specific dates in December 2021 to encourage sidewalk sales during the holiday season. This allows businesses to set up sales on city streets without the usual permit cost.
Ordinance waiving the fee required by Public Works Code, Section 724.1(b), for temporary street space occupancy permits on City streets on Saturday, December 4, 2021, Sunday, December 5, 2021, Saturday, December 11, 2021, and Sunday, December 12, 2021, to promote sidewalk sales of merchandise during the holiday season.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a proposal by Supervisor Catherine Stefani to waive fees for temporary street space occupancy permits to support local businesses during the holiday season.
Supervisor Stefani introduced the ordinance to waive the fee for temporary street space occupancy permits to promote sidewalk sales during the holiday season.
The Small Business Commission unanimously voted to support the ordinance after a presentation by Legislative Aide Emily Abraham, emphasizing its importance for local businesses.
The Budget and Finance Committee received the proposed legislation and referred it for further review.
The committee amended the ordinance and recommended it for passage.
The committee recommended the amended ordinance for approval by the Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, which waives the fee for specified dates to support holiday sidewalk sales.
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